The game between second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) and fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in a tough game in Tijuana 95-99. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Aspire Sports) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the hosts. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to third place, which they share with Guaymas and Navolato. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Caballeros de Culiacan (#7) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Leader Rayos de Hermosillo delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (1-9) 89-73. American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: Cent.Florida) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthlon Bell contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Garra Canera de Navolato (#5) at home in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Lobos UAD Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-6). Ostioneros de Guaymas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-62 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Rashad Woods who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Benjamin Puckett responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Navolato. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Frayles de Guasave (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win. A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (3-8) to seventh ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-5) 94-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Gary Mondragon who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frayles de Guasave moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aguilas Doradas de Durango keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Frayles de Guasave's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. The game with biggest result difference took place in Navolato. Local Garra Canera de Navolato (6-4) beat 8th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (4-6) 104-86 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos UAD Mazatlan. The best player for the winners was Mychal Ammons who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Garra Canera de Navolato moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Garra Canera de Navolato will face league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play against Pioneros Los Mochis (#10) and hope to win that game.
In the last game of round 11 Obregon was defeated by Tijuana in a road game 92-88.
The game between second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) and fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in a tough game in Tijuana 95-99. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Aspire Sports) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and center Leon Gibson (206-91, college: Houston) added 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the hosts. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to third place, which they share with Guaymas and Navolato. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Caballeros de Culiacan (#7) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Top scorers: Obregon: G.Rice Jr. 29+8reb+6ast, L.Atterberry 22+4reb+1ast, N.Leon 18+4reb+1ast, M.Glover 14+7reb, J.Hutchingson 8+6reb+1ast, H.Carrillo 4+1reb Tijuana: L.Gibson 23+8reb+1ast, M.Morrison 22+11reb+11ast, S.Gardner 14+3ast, L.Ramirez 12, T.Lathan 11+8reb+1ast, K.Scott 8+1reb
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was defeated on the road by second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) 92-88 on Saturday. Tijuana Zonkeys looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Trayvon Lathan (201-84, college: Chowan) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Lathan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Michael Glover (203-87, college: Iona) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Tijuana Zonkeys and four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys maintains second place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader Hermosillo. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon dropped to the third position with four games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play on the road against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Tijuana: M.Morrison 24+10reb+8ast, T.Lathan 20+5reb+2ast, L.Ramirez 14+1reb+2ast, L.Gibson 11+8reb+1ast, K.Scott 10+2reb+3ast, S.Gardner 8+2reb+2ast Obregon: G.Rice Jr. 28+11reb+6ast, M.Glover 21+5reb+1ast, L.Atterberry 14+3reb+1ast, J.Hutchingson 10+5reb, N.Leon 8+1reb+2ast, O.Quintero 5+1reb+1ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Navolato. Local Garra Canera de Navolato (6-4) beat 8th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (4-6) 104-86 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos UAD Mazatlan. Garra Canera de Navolato dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Lobos UAD Mazatlan's 46. They outrebounded Lobos UAD Mazatlan 44-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Mychal Ammons (198-92, college: S.Alabama) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Dwayne Mitchell (196-82, college: La-Lafayette) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Cliff Tucker (198-89, college: Maryland) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Jorge-Alfredo Casillas (196-90) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Garra Canera de Navolato and five Lobos UAD Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Garra Canera de Navolato moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Garra Canera de Navolato will face league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play against Pioneros Los Mochis (#10) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Navolato: M.Ammons 29+18reb+1ast, T.Jackson 20+1reb+4ast, D.Eldridge 18+2reb, D.Mitchell 13+9reb+8ast, B.Heredia 9+6reb+1ast, F.Verdugo 8+3reb+3ast Mazatlan: J.Alfredo Casillas 23+7reb+1ast, C.Tucker 22+12reb+4ast, D.Onofre 14+4reb, M.Liabo 12+4reb+4ast, J.Valdez 10+4reb+1ast, A.Ibarra Cota 3
Leader Rayos de Hermosillo delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (1-9) 89-73. Rayos de Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: Cent.Florida) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import guard Anthlon Bell (190-93, college: Arkansas) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and Manuel Hernandez added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Garra Canera de Navolato (#5) at home in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Lobos UAD Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hermosillo: T.Spurlock 21+7reb+5ast, A.Bell 17+7reb+1ast, E.Little 12+7reb+5ast, J.Camacho 12+8reb+1ast, S.Monreal 11+6reb+7ast, E.Swanson 5+2reb+2ast Los Mochis: C.Forte 22+14reb, M.Hernandez 20+9reb+1ast, J.Newby 14+5reb+5ast, J.Schobert 7+2reb+1ast, G.Judkins 6+5reb+4ast, A.Angulo 2+4reb
A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (3-8) to seventh ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-5) 94-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Gary Mondragon (-91) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Travis Franklin (200-88, college: Colorado St., agency: Interperformances) accounted for 28 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Naturalized American guard Martin Zamarco (190-85, college: Bowling Green) came up with 28 points and 8 assists and American forward Paul Jones (198-89, college: W.Washington) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Aguilas Doradas de Durango in the defeat. Five Aguilas Doradas de Durango players scored in double figures. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frayles de Guasave moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aguilas Doradas de Durango keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Frayles de Guasave's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Guasave: T.Franklin 28+3reb+5ast, G.Mondragon 25+7reb+4ast, E.Pittman 17+17reb, T.Rosemond 9+5reb+1ast, A.Cervantes 6+2reb, R.Soto 6+2reb Durango: M.Samarco 28+1reb+8ast, P.Jones 16+9reb+2ast, D.Keller 15+3reb+2ast, A.May 12+2reb+2ast, S.Carter 11+5reb+2ast, I.Avalos 4+4reb
The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-6). Ostioneros de Guaymas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-62 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American-Bahrain swingman Rashad Woods (197-86, college: Kent St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) helped adding 14 points and 4 assists. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Canadian forward Grandy Glaze (204, college: Grand Canyon) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Navolato. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Frayles de Guasave (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guaymas: R.Woods 22+9reb+1ast, B.Provost 14+3reb+4ast, D.Giron 11+6reb+1ast, J.Salcedo 9+5reb, S.Heyward 8+5reb, M.Gwynne 8+5reb+1ast Culiacan: B.Puckett 20+8reb+2ast, G.Glaze 15+9reb+1ast, L.Morris-Walker 13+7reb+2ast, J.Villalobos 6+1reb, I.Young 6+4reb+3ast, M.Ayala 2
Windsor Express ink Devin White, ex Mazatlan - 11 hours ago
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Windsor Express (NBL Canada) signed 29-year old American forward Devin White (203-98kg-88, college: SUNO). He played this summer at Nauticos of Mazatlan in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 15 games he had very impressive stats: 18.5ppg, 8.7rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg. The last season White played at MLP Academics Heidelberg in German ProA where in 35 games he recorded 8.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.4apg, 2.0spg (in top 5) and 1.2bpg. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A... [read more]
Windsor Express (NBL Canada) signed 29-year old American forward Devin White (203-98kg-88, college: SUNO). He played this summer at Nauticos of Mazatlan in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 15 games he had very impressive stats: 18.5ppg, 8.7rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg. The last season White played at MLP Academics Heidelberg in German ProA where in 35 games he recorded 8.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.4apg, 2.0spg (in top 5) and 1.2bpg. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A Defensive Player of the Year and named to All-Defensive Team. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Southland Conference Tournament for two years in a row (2007 and 2008). White has played also professionally in Germany (ETB Wohnbau). He attended Southern University - New Orleans until 2012 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player.
Taj Gray (ex Mazatlan) agreed terms with Windsor Express - 2 days ago
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Windsor Express (NBL Canada) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American power forward Taj Gray (204-107kg-84, college: Oklahoma). He played in the summer at Nauticos of Mazatlan in Mexican CIBACOPA, but left the team in April. In 7 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0apg. In 2006 Gray was drafted by Oklahoma Storm (USBL) in third round (21st overall). The former University of Oklahoma standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketbal... [read more]
Windsor Express (NBL Canada) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American power forward Taj Gray (204-107kg-84, college: Oklahoma). He played in the summer at Nauticos of Mazatlan in Mexican CIBACOPA, but left the team in April. In 7 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0apg. In 2006 Gray was drafted by Oklahoma Storm (USBL) in third round (21st overall). The former University of Oklahoma standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Gray won Spanish LEB Gold championship title in 2011. He received also Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honorable Mention award back in 2007 and 2010. Gray is a very experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in five different countries. Gray has played previously professionally in Israel (Ironi Ashkelon), Puerto Rico (Brujos), NBA (LA Clippers), Spain (UCAM Murcia) and France (Cholet Basket, Paris Levallois, Chorale de Roanne and Chalon/Saor). The scouts decsribe him following way:
Plays with determination for the duration of a game ... Is deceptively athletic and possesses excellent strength and leaping ability ... Finishes around the basket.
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